Current Affairs April 2024

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 10 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 10 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 10 April 2024

Q: When is World Homoeopathy Day observed annually?
a) April 1st
b) April 10th
c) May 5th
d) June 15th

Answer
Ans : b) April 10th
Detail News

Q: Who is honored on World Homoeopathy Day?
a) Dr. Albert Einstein
b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
c) Dr. Louis Pasteur
d) Dr. Sigmund Freud

Answer
Ans : b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
Detail News

Q: Who was honored with the 2024 John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. award for space exploration?
a) NASA
b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team
c) University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx team
d) Russian Space Agency

Answer
Ans : b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team
Detail News

Q: Who became Ireland’s youngest prime minister on April 9, 2024?
a) Leo Varadkar
b) Simon Harris
c) Micheal Martin
d) Michael McGrath

Answer
Ans : b) Simon Harris
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Daily Current Affairs : 10 April 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Simon Harris became Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister

Simon Harris became Ireland’s youngest prime minister on April 9, 2024.

  1. Harris, aged 37, previously served as health and higher education minister.
  2. His election as leader of Fine Gael last month made him the successor to Leo Varadkar as the country’s 16th prime minister.
  3. Harris has significant political experience, having been elected to parliament at 24 and appointed to cabinet before turning 30.

Q: Who became Ireland’s youngest prime minister on April 9, 2024?

a) Leo Varadkar
b) Simon Harris
c) Micheal Martin
d) Michael McGrath

Ans : b) Simon Harris

ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 Team Honoured With John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr Award

ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team awarded the 2024 John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. award for space exploration by the US-based Space Foundation. The award ceremony took place during the Space Symposium’s annual opening ceremony in Colorado on April 8, 2024.

  1. DC Manjunath, Consul General of India in Houston, accepted the award on behalf of ISRO’s Chandrayaan team.
  2. Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle praised India’s leadership in space, emphasizing Chandrayaan-3 mission’s technical and engineering excellence.
  3. The John L “Jack” Swigert Jr award commemorates astronaut John L “Jack” Swigert Jr, a pivotal figure in space exploration history.
  4. Previous winners of this award include NASA, University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx team, NASA JPL Mars Ingenuity Helicopter and InSight-Mars Cube One missions, as well as NASA Dawn and Cassini missions.
  5. Space Foundation, established in 1983, is a nonprofit organization providing information, education, and collaboration opportunities for the global space ecosystem.
  6. India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked the first successful landing on the Moon’s South Pole in September last year, positioning India as a significant player in lunar exploration alongside the US, Russia, and China.

Q: Who was honored with the 2024 John L ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. award for space exploration?

a) NASA
b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team
c) University of Arizona OSIRIS-REx team
d) Russian Space Agency

Ans : b) ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission team

World Homoeopathy Day is observed annually on April 10th

World Homoeopathy Day is observed annually on April 10th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy.

History of Homeopathy: In ancient times, Dr. Hahnemann experimented with quinine’s symptoms, laying the foundation for individualized treatment. Developed a holistic approach that became modern homeopathy’s cornerstone.

Significance of World Homoeopathy Day: World Homoeopathy Day honors the work of German physician and chemist Dr. Samuel Hahnemann on his birth anniversary.

Theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2024: “Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family.” It emphasizes the holistic approach of homeopathy, considering the well-being of both individuals and families.

Q: When is World Homoeopathy Day observed annually?

a) April 1st
b) April 10th
c) May 5th
d) June 15th

Ans : b) April 10th

Q: Who is honored on World Homoeopathy Day?

a) Dr. Albert Einstein
b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
c) Dr. Louis Pasteur
d) Dr. Sigmund Freud

Ans : b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 09 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 09 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 09 April 2024

Q: Where is the world’s largest power plant being developed by Adani Green Energy Limited?
a) Khavda, Gujarat
b) Jaipur, Rajasthan
c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer
Correct answer: a) Khavda, Gujarat
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Q: Which event marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2081?
a) Ugadi
b) Gudi Padwa
c) Chaitra Sukladi
d) Cheti Chand

Answer
Correct answer: c) Chaitra Sukladi
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Q: In which states is Ugadi celebrated as the New Year’s Day?
a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Manipur

Answer
Correct answer: a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
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Q: What is raised outside homes during Gudi Padwa celebrations?
a) A decorated pole
b) A rangoli design
c) A traditional flag
d) A garland of mango leaves

Answer
Correct answer: a) A decorated pole
Detail News

Q: Which community celebrates Cheti Chand as their New Year?
a) Bengali
b) Sindhi
c) Punjabi
d) Gujarati

Answer
Correct answer: b) Sindhi
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Q: Who became the first-ever Indian to win a main draw match at the Monte Carlo Masters?
a) Vijay Amritraj
b) Ramesh Krishnan
c) Sumit Nagal
d) Leander Paes

Answer
Correct answer: c) Sumit Nagal
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Daily Current Affairs : 09 April 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Sumit Nagal becomes first ever Indian to win main draw match in Monte Carlo Masters

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal stuns 35th ranked Matteo Arnaldi and becomes first ever Indian to win main draw match at Monte Carlo Masters on 8th April 2024 .

  • Sumit Nagal defeated Arnaldi in the thrilling three-set 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 at the ATP Masters event.
  • The unseeded 95th-ranked Nagal, is only the third Indian to feature in the main draw in Monte Carlo after Vijay Amritraj in 1977 and Ramesh Krishanan in 1982.
  • He also becomes the first-ever male Indian singles player to win a Masters 1000 match on clay.

Q: Who became the first-ever Indian to win a main draw match at the Monte Carlo Masters?

a) Vijay Amritraj
b) Ramesh Krishnan
c) Sumit Nagal
d) Leander Paes

Correct answer: c) Sumit Nagal

Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba

Chaitra Sukladi: Beginning of Vikram samvat 2081. Chaitra Sukladi marks the New Year’s Day according to the Hindu calendar in parts of North India. It falls on the first day of the Chaitra month, which is the first month of the Hindu calendar.

Ugadi: Ugadi is celebrated as the New Year’s Day in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. On this day, people clean their homes, decorate doorways with mango leaves, and prepare a special dish called “Ugadi Pachadi,” which symbolizes the various flavors of life.

Gudi Padwa: Gudi Padwa is the New Year celebration in the state of Maharashtra. People raise a “Gudi” (a decorated pole) outside their homes, signifying victory and good fortune.

Cheti Chand: Cheti Chand is the New Year for the Sindhi community. People visit temples, offer prayers, and partake in community feasts. It celebrates the birth anniversary of the Sindhi patron saint, Jhulelal.

Navreh: Navreh is the Kashmiri Hindu New Year. People observe fasting, visit temples, and seek blessings for the year ahead. It signifies the renewal of life and the awakening of nature after winter.

Sajibu Cheiraoba: Sajibu Cheiraoba is the Manipuri New Year. People clean their homes, light lamps, and offer prayers. It’s a time for cultural performances, traditional dances, and feasting.

Q: Which event marks the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2081?

a) Ugadi
b) Gudi Padwa
c) Chaitra Sukladi
d) Cheti Chand

Correct answer: c) Chaitra Sukladi

Q: In which states is Ugadi celebrated as the New Year’s Day?

a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Punjab
d) Manipur

Correct answer: a) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka

Q: What is raised outside homes during Gudi Padwa celebrations?

a) A decorated pole
b) A rangoli design
c) A traditional flag
d) A garland of mango leaves

Correct answer: a) A decorated pole

Q: Which community celebrates Cheti Chand as their New Year?

a) Bengali
b) Sindhi
c) Punjabi
d) Gujarati

Correct answer: b) Sindhi

World’s largest power plant : Adani Green Energy Limited renewable energy plant in Khavda, Gujarat

Adani Green Energy Limited is developing a 30 GW renewable energy plant in Khavda, Gujarat, spanning an area of 538 sq km, making it the world’s largest power plant.

  1. The project area in Khavda is five times the size of Paris and almost as large as Mumbai.
  2. The first energy flow from the project to the national grid occurred on February 14, 2024, with an initial capacity of 551 MW solar.
  3. Adani Green Energy Limited plans to invest approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the project.
  4. The Khavda project will generate both solar and wind energy, with 2,000 MW of solar energy already operationalized in March 2024.
  5. The company aims to reach 6 GW of power production by March 2025 and plans to expand by a minimum of 5 GW every year thereafter.
  6. Adani Green Energy Limited aims to produce 45,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030.
  7. The project site in Khavda is equipped with waterless cleaning robots to address dust accumulation on panels and conserve water in the arid Kutch region.
  8. India is expected to avoid about 58 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually with this project.
  9. Adani Green’s renewable energy portfolio spans 12 states, with major production in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Q: Where is the world’s largest power plant being developed by Adani Green Energy Limited?

a) Khavda, Gujarat
b) Jaipur, Rajasthan
c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Correct answer: a) Khavda, Gujarat

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 01 April to 06 April 2024

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 01 April to 06 April 2024 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 01 April to 06 April 2024

Q: Who is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?
a) P T Usha
b) Bilquis Mir
c) Marroy Kom
d) Saniya Mirza

Answer
Ans : b) Bilquis Mir
Detail News

Q: What decision did the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the repo rate on April 5, 2024?
a) Increased it
b) Decreased it
c) Maintained it
d) Abolished it

Answer
Ans : c) Maintained it
Detail News

Q: What is the repo rate?
a) The rate at which banks lend funds to the RBI
b) The rate at which RBI borrows funds from banks
c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
d) The rate at which RBI lends funds to the government

Answer
Ans : c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
Detail News

Q: What new functionality will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enable through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
a) Money withdrawal
b) Money transfer
c) Cash deposits
d) Currency exchange

Answer
Ans : c) Cash deposits
Detail News

Q: Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?
a) Pokharan, Rajsthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range

Answer
Ans : c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
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Q: In which Tamil month is the Ponkaliamman festival typically celebrated?
a) Masi (February-March)
b) Panguni (March-April)
c) Vaikasi (May-June)
d) Aadi (July-August)

Answer
Ans : b) Panguni (March-April)
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Q: When is the International Day of Conscience celebrated?
A) April 1st
B) April 5th
C) May 10th
D) June 15th

Answer
Ans : B) April 5th
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Q: What is the name of the proposed standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies?
a) Lunar Standard Time (LST)
b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
c) Celestial Time Standard (CTS)
d) Universal Lunar Clock (ULC)

Answer
Ans : b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
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Q: What is the average time difference between an Earth-based clock and a person on the moon (per Earth day)?
(a) It is always the same.
(b) There is no difference.
(c) An Earth-based clock would be 58.7 microseconds faster.
(d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.

Answer
Ans : (d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.
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QWhat does UPI stand for?
A) Unified Payment Interface
B) Unified Payments Integration
C) United Payment Interface
D) Ultrafast Payment Integration

Answer
Answer: A) Unified Payment Interface
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Q: Which type of transactions drove the growth of UPI payments in Second half of 2023?
A) Person-to-person transactions
B) Person-to-merchant transactions
C) International transactions
D) Bank-to-bank transactions

Answer
Answer: B) Person-to-merchant transactions
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Q: What is the name of India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer?
A) NexCAR19
B) ImmunoACT
C) Tata Memorial Hospital
D) IIT Bombay

Answer
Answer: A) NexCAR19
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Q: What does CAR-T therapy stand for?
A) Cellular Antigen Receptor Treatment
B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
C) Cancer Antigen Response Technique
D) Cellular Antibody Recognition Therapy

Answer
Answer: B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
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Q: Who has been elected president for a third term in Egypt?
a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
b) Hosni Mubarak
c) Anwar Sadat
d) Mohammed Morsi

Answer
Ans : a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
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Q: What is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Zangnan
b) Xizang
c) Beijing
d) Shanghai

Answer
Ans : a) Zangnan
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Q: What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district?
a) Operation Skybolt
b) Exercise Thunderbolt
c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
d) Operation Desert Storm

Answer
Ans : c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
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Q: What type of aircraft did Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) deliver to the Guyana Defence Force in April 2024?
a) Boeing C-17 Globemaster
b) Dornier 228
c) Airbus A320
d) Lockheed Martin F-16

Answer
Ans : b) Dornier 228
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Q: What is the name of the weightlifter who qualified for the Paris Olympics after competing at the IWF World Cup in Phuket, Thailand?
A) P. V. Sindhu
B) Mirabai Chanu
C) Saina Nehwal
D) Mary Kom

Answer
Ans : B) Mirabai Chanu
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Q: What is the name of disputed Island situated in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka?
A) Andaman Islands
B) Katchatheevu Island
C) Lakshadweep
D) Maldives

Answer
Answer: B) Katchatheevu Island
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Q: What record did Rohan Bopanna set with his victory at the 2024 Miami Open?
a) Youngest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
b) Oldest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
c) Most consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles
d) Most losses in ATP Masters 1000 finals

Answer
Ans : b) Oldest man to win an ATP Masters 1000 title
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Q: When did the Reserve Bank of India commence its operations?
a) April 1, 1935
b) April 1, 1947
c) January 26, 1950
d) August 15, 1947

Answer
Ans : a) April 1, 1935
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Q: From which institution did the Reserve Bank of India take over the management of government accounts and public debt?
a) Imperial Bank of India
b) Bank of England
c) State Bank of India
d) Punjab National Bank

Answer
Ans : a) Imperial Bank of India
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Q: Which commission’s recommendations led to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India?
a) Simon Commission
b) Butler Commission
c) Hilton Young Commission
d) Hunter Commission

Answer
Ans : c) Hilton Young Commission
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Q: Where is the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) located?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Kolkata
d) Chennai

Answer
Ans : b) Mumbai
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Q: Who won the Senegal’s presidential election recently?
a) Macky Sall
b) Amadou Ba
c) Ousmane Sonko
d) Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Answer
Correct answer: d) Bassirou Diomaye Faye
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Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 07 & 08 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 07 & 08 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 07 & 08 April 2024

QWhat is the theme for World Health Day 2024?
A) “Healthy Living, Happy Life”
B) “My Health, My Right”
C) “Global Wellness Awareness”
D) “Healthcare for All”

Answer
Ans : B) “My Health, My Right”
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Q: When is World Health Day celebrated annually?
A) March 8th
B) April 7th
C) May 1st
D) June 15th

Answer
Ans : B) April 7th
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Q: When can taxpayers file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2024-25 according to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
a) From January 1, 2024
b) From April 1, 2024
c) From July 1, 2024
d) From October 1, 2024

Answer
Ans : b) From April 1, 2024
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Q: What was the main objective of the Parivartan Chintan Tri-Service Conference held on April 8, 2024?
a) Review ongoing military operations
b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts
c) Discuss budget allocations for the armed forces
d) Address internal conflicts within the military

Answer
Ans : b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts
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Q: Who is the Chief of Defence Staff of India?
a) General Bipin Rawat
b) Admiral Karambir Singh
c) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
d) General Anil Chauhan

Answer
Ans : d) General Anil Chauhan
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Daily Current Affairs : 07 & 08 April 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Tri-Service Conference  ‘Parivartan Chintan’ held in New Delhi on April 8, 2024

Parivartan Chintan: A Tri-Service Conference held in New Delhi on April 8, 2024, aimed at fostering new ideas, initiatives, and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts.

Chaired by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, the conference brought together heads of all Tri-Services Institutions, the Department of Military Affairs, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, and the three Services.

Discussions involved officers from diverse service backgrounds, contributing their understanding and experience to recommend measures for achieving the desired “Joint and Integrated” end state swiftly.

The Indian Armed Forces are undergoing transformative changes to prepare for future wars, with initiatives promoting Jointness and Integration amid modifications in structures to facilitate Tri-Service multi-domain operations.

Q: What was the main objective of the Parivartan Chintan Tri-Service Conference held on April 8, 2024?

a) Review ongoing military operations
b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts
c) Discuss budget allocations for the armed forces
d) Address internal conflicts within the military

Ans : b) Generate new ideas and reforms for Jointness and Integration efforts

Q: Who is the Chief of Defence Staff of India?

a) General Bipin Rawat
b) Admiral Karambir Singh
c) Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
d) General Anil Chauhan

Ans : d) General Anil Chauhan

Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2024-25 from April 1, 2024

CBDT allows taxpayers to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2024-25 from April 1, 2024, onwards.

  1. Commonly used ITR forms such as ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4 are available on the e-filing portal from April 1.
  2. Companies can file their ITRs using ITR-6.
  3. Around 23 thousand ITRs for Assessment Year 2024-25 have already been filed.
  4. The facility to file ITRs 3, 5, and 7 will be made available soon.
  5. This initiative marks the first time in recent years that taxpayers can file their returns on the first day of the new financial year.

Q: When can taxpayers file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2024-25 according to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

a) From January 1, 2024
b) From April 1, 2024
c) From July 1, 2024
d) From October 1, 2024

Ans : b) From April 1, 2024

World Health Day:  7th April

World Health Day, celebrated annually on  7th April, and holds significant importance in the global health calendar.

Key points about World Health Day:

Origins and Purpose:

  • The day commemorates the founding of WHO and aims to raise awareness about critical health issues.
  • The World Health Assembly in 1948 decided to observe April 7th each year as World Health Day, starting from 1950 .

Theme for World Health Day 2024: “My Health, My Right”:

The theme for World Health Day 2024 is “My health, my right.”

Q: What is the theme for World Health Day 2024?

A) “Healthy Living, Happy Life”
B) “My Health, My Right”
C) “Global Wellness Awareness”
D) “Healthcare for All”

Ans : B) “My Health, My Right”

Q: When is World Health Day celebrated annually?

A) March 8th
B) April 7th
C) May 1st
D) June 15th

Ans : B) April 7th

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 01 April to 06 April 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 01 April to 06 April 2024 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Art and Culture Current Affairs.

  • Ponkaliamman Festival in Tamil Nadu.

Economy Current Affairs.

  • Deposit cash through Cash Deposit Machines using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
  • RBI Keeps Repo Rates Unchanged at 6.5 Percent for Seventh Consecutive Time.
  • Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Transactions Surge in India.
  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enters its 90th year on 1st April 2024.

Important Days Current Affairs.

  • International Day of Conscience: April 5th.

International Current Affairs.

  • Abdel Fattah al-Sisi elected president of Egypt for third term.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delivered two Dornier 228 planes to the Guyana Defence Force.
  • Bassirou Diomaye Faye is elected President of Senegal

National Current Affairs.

  • Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and DRDO conducted successful test flight of the next-generation ballistic missile, Agni-Prime.
  • Air Force largest exercise, ‘Gagan Shakti,’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer from 1 to 10 April 2024 
  • India rejects China’s renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Katchatheevu Island row : Know the details

Science and Technology Current Affairs.

  • India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy for Cancer at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
  • Moon to get own Standard Time: NASA to Develop Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Bilquis Mir from J&K : First woman from India to serve as a jury member at Paris Olympics 2024.
  • Mirabai Chanu qualify for Paris Olympics in Weightlifting.
  • Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden won the men’s doubles Miami Open Tennis Tournament.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 01 April to 06 April 2024.

PDF : Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
Period : 01 April to 06 April 2024
Medium : English
PDF Pages : 24

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 06 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 06 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 06 April 2024

Q: Who is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?
a) P T Usha
b) Bilquis Mir
c) Marroy Kom
d) Saniya Mirza

Answer
Ans : b) Bilquis Mir
Detail News

Q: What decision did the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the repo rate on April 5, 2024?
a) Increased it
b) Decreased it
c) Maintained it
d) Abolished it

Answer
Ans : c) Maintained it
Detail News

Q: What is the repo rate?
a) The rate at which banks lend funds to the RBI
b) The rate at which RBI borrows funds from banks
c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
d) The rate at which RBI lends funds to the government

Answer
Ans : c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
Detail News

Q: What new functionality will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enable through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
a) Money withdrawal
b) Money transfer
c) Cash deposits
d) Currency exchange

Answer
Ans : c) Cash deposits
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 06 April 2024 in Hindi Click Here

Deposit cash through Cash Deposit Machines using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon enable cash deposits through Cash Deposit Machines using Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

UPI, previously mainly used for money withdrawal or transfer, will now facilitate cash deposits, enhancing customer convenience and efficiency in currency handling at banks.

RBI is proposing to permit the use of third-party UPI apps for making UPI payments from Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) wallets, further boosting digital payment adoption for small-value transactions.

Q: What new functionality will the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) enable through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) using Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?

a) Money withdrawal
b) Money transfer
c) Cash deposits
d) Currency exchange

Ans : c) Cash deposits

RBI Keeps Repo Rates Unchanged at 6.5 Percent for Seventh Consecutive Time

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained the key repo rate at 6.5 per cent for the seventh consecutive meeting on April 5, 2024.

  1. The focus was on controlling retail inflation, which has remained above the 4 per cent target.
  2. The repo rate is the rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI to address short-term liquidity gaps.
  3. The majority decision was 5:1 to keep the interest rate unchanged, with the Standing Deposit Facility rate at 6.25 per cent and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and Bank Rate at 6.75 per cent.
  4. The MPC retained the stance of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ with a majority of five votes.
  5. The MPC consists of six members, including three from RBI, including Governor Shaktikanta Das, and three appointed by the central government.
  6. The three-day review meeting of the MPC, which began on April 2, concluded on April 5, 2024.

Q: What decision did the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) make regarding the repo rate on April 5, 2024?

a) Increased it
b) Decreased it
c) Maintained it
d) Abolished it

Ans : c) Maintained it

Q: What is the repo rate?

a) The rate at which banks lend funds to the RBI
b) The rate at which RBI borrows funds from banks
c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI
d) The rate at which RBI lends funds to the government

Ans : c) The rate at which banks borrow funds from the RBI

Bilquis Mir from J&K : First woman from India to serve as a jury member at Paris Olympics 2024

Bilquis Mir from Jammu and Kashmir is set to become the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the Summer Olympics in Paris in 2024.

  1. Her appointment was conveyed through a letter from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
  2. Bilquis Mir is recognized for her contributions as a water sports promoter, developer, and athlete.
  3. She was nominated as a jury member by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing association.
  4. Bilquis described her appointment as a dream come true, emphasizing the significance of the Olympics for both athletes and sports promoters.
  5. She began her journey as a canoeist in 1998 and represented the country.
  6. Bilquis also served as a jury member at the previous year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
  7. She cleared the exam to become a jury member in 2008 and received praise for her performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
  8. Bilquis expressed pride in her appointment, highlighting its significance for Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country.
  9. Only two jury members from Asia, including Bilquis Mir, have been selected for the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Q: Who is set to create history as the first woman from India to serve as a jury member at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris?

a) P T Usha
b) Bilquis Mir
c) Marroy Kom
d) Saniya Mirza

Ans : b) Bilquis Mir

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 05 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 05 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 05 April 2024

Q: Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?
a) Pokharan, Rajsthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range

Answer
Ans : c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
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Q: In which Tamil month is the Ponkaliamman festival typically celebrated?
a) Masi (February-March)
b) Panguni (March-April)
c) Vaikasi (May-June)
d) Aadi (July-August)

Answer
Ans : b) Panguni (March-April)
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Q: When is the International Day of Conscience celebrated?
A) April 1st
B) April 5th
C) May 10th
D) June 15th

Answer
Ans : B) April 5th
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International Day of Conscience : April 5th

The International Day of Conscience is celebrated annually on April 5th, aiming to promote peace, harmony, and ethical decision-making worldwide.

  1. Establishment: Established by the United Nations in 2019, it emphasizes the importance of individual conscience in fostering a more just and compassionate society.
  2. Universal Concept: Conscience is seen as a universal concept that transcends cultural, religious, and geographical boundaries, highlighting the innate moral compass within each individual.
  3. Purpose: The day serves as a reminder of the significance of honesty, integrity, and empathy, encouraging people to listen to their inner voice of conscience and uphold moral values.
  4. Activities: Various organizations, communities, and individuals engage in educational initiatives, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote ethical decision-making and moral values.
  5. Advocacy: The day serves as a platform for advocating social justice, environmental sustainability, and the protection of human rights, fostering dialogue and collaboration among diverse groups.
  6. Hope and Responsibility: In a world marked by conflict and discord, the International Day of Conscience offers hope by reaffirming our collective responsibility to strive for a more peaceful and equitable future.
  7. Commitment: By honoring this day, individuals and communities reaffirm their commitment to upholding the principles of conscience, compassion, and integrity, fostering a world where dignity and justice prevail for all.

Q: When is the International Day of Conscience celebrated?

A) April 1st
B) April 5th
C) May 10th
D) June 15th

Ans : B) April 5th

Ponkaliamman Festival in Tamil Nadu

The Sri Ponkaliamman temple in Tamil Nadu’s Erode district radiated with the enthusiasm of over 50,000 devotees during the revered Ponkaliamman festival. Thousands of worshippers took part in a magnificent procession on 3 April 2024 (Wednesday) evening, carrying fire torches as a symbol of their unwavering faith.

Important Facts about the Ponkaliamman Festival

  • Celebrated: In honor of Goddess Ponkaliamman (Parvati/Mariamman)
  • Location: Primarily in rural Tamil Nadu
  • Time: Tamil month of Panguni (March-April), lasting 2-3 days
  • Purpose: To seek blessings for health, prosperity, and protection
  • Key Activities:
    • Procession with fire torches (symbol of devotion)
    • Bathing the idol with holy offerings
    • Cultural events, music, dance
    • Food offerings (Pongal, fruits, flowers)
  • Highlights of Sri Ponkaliamman Temple Festival (Erode):
    • Over 50,000 devotees participated in a fire torch procession on April 3, 2024.
    • Devotees believe walking on burning pits during the festival brings blessings.
    • The temple is associated with the legendary Vel Pari, a patron known for his generosity.

Q: In which Tamil month is the Ponkaliamman festival typically celebrated?

a) Masi (February-March)
b) Panguni (March-April)
c) Vaikasi (May-June)
d) Aadi (July-August)

Ans : b) Panguni (March-April)

Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and DRDO conducted successful test flight of the next-generation ballistic missile, Agni-Prime

  1. Successful test flight of the next-generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on April 3, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
  2. Test met all trial objectives, confirming reliable performance, with data captured by various range sensors including Downrange ships.
  3. Launch took place in the presence of high-ranking officials including Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command, and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
  4. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, SFC, and Armed Forces, highlighting the missile’s potential as a force multiplier.
  5. Previous successful test of Agni Prime occurred in June the previous year, also from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island.

Q: Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?

a) Pokharan, Rajsthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range

Ans : c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 04 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 04 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

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Q: What is the name of the proposed standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies?
a) Lunar Standard Time (LST)
b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
c) Celestial Time Standard (CTS)
d) Universal Lunar Clock (ULC)

Answer
Ans : b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
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Q: What is the average time difference between an Earth-based clock and a person on the moon (per Earth day)?
(a) It is always the same.
(b) There is no difference.
(c) An Earth-based clock would be 58.7 microseconds faster.
(d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.

Answer
Ans : (d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.
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QWhat does UPI stand for?
A) Unified Payment Interface
B) Unified Payments Integration
C) United Payment Interface
D) Ultrafast Payment Integration

Answer
Answer: A) Unified Payment Interface
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Q: Which type of transactions drove the growth of UPI payments in Second half of 2023?
A) Person-to-person transactions
B) Person-to-merchant transactions
C) International transactions
D) Bank-to-bank transactions

Answer
Answer: B) Person-to-merchant transactions
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Q: What is the name of India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer?
A) NexCAR19
B) ImmunoACT
C) Tata Memorial Hospital
D) IIT Bombay

Answer
Answer: A) NexCAR19
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Q: What does CAR-T therapy stand for?
A) Cellular Antigen Receptor Treatment
B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
C) Cancer Antigen Response Technique
D) Cellular Antibody Recognition Therapy

Answer
Answer: B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
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India’s First Home-Grown Gene Therapy for Cancer at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

On April 4, 2024,  President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, visited Mumbai to launch India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

Key highlights:

  1. The Therapy: The gene therapy in question is known as NexCAR19, which falls under the category of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy. It was developed by ImmunoACT, a company incubated at IIT Bombay in collaboration with Tata Memorial Hospital. CAR-T therapy is a cutting-edge approach that harnesses the patient’s own immune system to target cancer cells.
  2. Targeted Treatment: NexCAR19 is specifically designed for B-cell cancers, including conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma. By genetically modifying the patient’s T-cells, this therapy enhances their ability to recognize and destroy cancerous cells.
  3. Indigenous Innovation: The fact that this therapy is home-grown is a matter of immense pride for India. It signifies the country’s capability to develop advanced medical solutions within its own borders.
  4. IIT Bombay’s Role: The Bioscience and Bioengineering (BSBE) department at IIT Bombay played a crucial role in designing and manufacturing the CAR-T cells for NexCAR19. This interdisciplinary effort demonstrates the synergy between scientific research and clinical application.
  5. Hope for Patients: With NexCAR19, patients now have access to a novel treatment option that holds promise for improved outcomes and enhanced quality of life.

Q: What is the name of India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer?

A) NexCAR19
B) ImmunoACT
C) Tata Memorial Hospital
D) IIT Bombay

Answer: A) NexCAR19

Q: What does CAR-T therapy stand for?

A) Cellular Antigen Receptor Treatment
B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy
C) Cancer Antigen Response Technique
D) Cellular Antibody Recognition Therapy

Answer: B) Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Transactions Surge in India

In the second half of 2023, India witnessed a remarkable surge in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

  1. Volume Growth: UPI payments volume in H2 2023 soared by 56% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 65.77 billion transactions—a substantial increase from the previous year’s 42.09 billion transactions.
  2. Transaction Value: The value of these UPI transactions surged by 44%, climbing from Rs 69.36 lakh crore to an impressive Rs 99.68 lakh crore.
  3. Person-to-Merchant Transactions: The growth of UPI payments was largely driven by person-to-merchant transactions. During this period, these transactions witnessed a 77% increase in volume and a 62% increase in value.
  4. Point of Sale Terminals: The number of point of sale (POS) terminals, used by merchants to receive payments, expanded by 26%, reaching 8.56 million. Private banks played a significant role, accounting for 73% of the market share in this segment.
  5. Dominant PlayersPhonePeGoogle Pay, and Paytm continued to dominate the UPI market both in terms of value and volume. In December 2023, these three platforms accounted for 95.4% of all transactions, emphasizing their stronghold in the digital payments landscape.
  6. Average Ticket Size: Interestingly, the average ticket size within UPI payments decreased by 8% YoY. This indicates a higher penetration of UPI for small and micro everyday payments, typically made to merchants. Categories such as groceries, eateries, telecom services, pharmacies, and utilities topped the list, reflecting their high volume but relatively low value.
  7. Debit and Credit Cards: While UPI surged, the issuance of debit and credit cards experienced modest growth. Credit card issuance jumped from 13% in June 2023 to 21% in December 2023, while debit cards grew by only 2%

Q: What does UPI stand for?

A) Unified Payment Interface
B) Unified Payments Integration
C) United Payment Interface
D) Ultrafast Payment Integration

Answer: A) Unified Payment Interface

Q: Which type of transactions drove the growth of UPI payments in Second half of 2023?

A) Person-to-person transactions
B) Person-to-merchant transactions
C) International transactions
D) Bank-to-bank transactions

Answer: B) Person-to-merchant transactions

Moon to get own Standard Time: NASA to Develop Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)

The White House has directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies, aiming to set international norms in space amid increasing competition.

  1. The directive comes from the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), instructing NASA to develop a plan by the end of 2026 for a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC).
  2. LTC would provide a time-keeping benchmark for lunar spacecraft and satellites, considering the differing gravitational force and other factors on the moon and celestial bodies.
  3. NASA’s Artemis program aims to send astronauts to the moon and establish a lunar base, involving numerous companies, spacecraft, and countries.
  4. Lack of a unified lunar time standard could pose challenges in data transfers between spacecraft, communication synchronization, and commercial activities on the moon.
  5. Deployment of atomic clocks on the lunar surface may be necessary to establish LTC.
  6. The initiative for a unified lunar time standard aligns with international efforts and may involve agreements among nations, including those within the Artemis Accords.
  7. While the U.S. leads in defining the standard, international cooperation will be crucial, potentially influenced by existing standards like Coordinated Universal Time.

Q: What is the name of the proposed standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies?

a) Lunar Standard Time (LST)
b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
c) Celestial Time Standard (CTS)
d) Universal Lunar Clock (ULC)

Ans : b) Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)

Q: What is the average time difference between an Earth-based clock and a person on the moon (per Earth day)?

(a) It is always the same.
(b) There is no difference.
(c) An Earth-based clock would be 58.7 microseconds faster.
(d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.

Ans : (d) An Earth-based clock would lose 58.7 microseconds.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ : 03 April 2024

Daily Current Affairs : 03 April 2024, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 03 April 2024

Q: Who has been elected president for a third term in Egypt?
a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
b) Hosni Mubarak
c) Anwar Sadat
d) Mohammed Morsi

Answer
Ans : a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
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Q: What is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Zangnan
b) Xizang
c) Beijing
d) Shanghai

Answer
Ans : a) Zangnan
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Q: What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district?
a) Operation Skybolt
b) Exercise Thunderbolt
c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
d) Operation Desert Storm

Answer
Ans : c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
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Air Force largest exercise, ‘Gagan Shakti,’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer from 1 to 10 April 2024

The Indian Air Force is conducting its largest exercise, ‘Gagan Shakti,’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district from April 1, 2024, to April 10, 2024.

  1. Major fighter aircraft and modern helicopters of the Air Force are showcasing their striking capabilities during the exercise.
  2. The Indian Army is providing logistics support for the exercise, facilitating the movement of approximately 10,000 IAF personnel and ammunition across India.
  3. The exercise aims to validate the Operational Rail Mobilisation Plan aspects of the Indian Air Force.
  4. ‘Gagan Shakti’ is being conducted at various locations nationwide, including the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer.
  5. Fighter planes and helicopters such as Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi 30, Jaguar, Globemaster, Chinook, Apache, and Prachanda are participating in the exercise.
  6. The previous ‘Gagan Shakti’ exercise was held in 2018, during which the IAF completed over 11,000 sorties across two phases of air maneuvers.

Q: What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district?

a) Operation Skybolt
b) Exercise Thunderbolt
c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
d) Operation Desert Storm

Ans : c) Exercise Gagan Shakti

India rejects China’s renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh

India firmly rejects China’s persistent attempts at renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserts on 2nd April 2024, that the northeastern state will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. Despite China’s senseless efforts to assign invented names, the reality remains unchanged: Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will continue to be an integral part of our nation.

Recently, the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs released a fourth list of standardized geographical names in Zangnan, which is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh. However, India stands firm in rejecting these attempts, emphasizing that no renaming will alter the state’s status within our borders.

This latest development comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, where he inaugurated the Sela Tunnel at an altitude of 13,000 feet. Despite China’s claims, India consistently upholds its sovereignty over the region, dismissing China’s assertions as ludicrous.

Q: What is the Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Zangnan
b) Xizang
c) Beijing
d) Shanghai

Ans : a) Zangnan

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi elected president of Egypt for third term

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sworn in for third term as Egyptian President on April 2, 2024.

  1. Sisi won the Presidential election with 89.6% of the vote in December last year.
  2. His presidency extends until 2030.
  3. Sisi pledges to prioritize the interests of the Egyptian people.
  4. Egypt has faced significant economic challenges, addressed with foreign loans and investments.

Q: Who has been elected president for a third term in Egypt?

a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
b) Hosni Mubarak
c) Anwar Sadat
d) Mohammed Morsi

Ans : a) Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

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